Lead a nationally recognised organisation transforming the prevention, treatment and understanding of eating disorders and body image issues
- Lead a national organisation with purpose and impact
- Shape strategy, advocacy and the future of eating disorder care
- Drive innovation, sustainable growth and organisational excellence
The organisation
Butterfly Foundation is Australia’s national charity and peak organisation supporting people impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and the families, friends and communities who support them.
With lived experience at the heart of everything it does, Butterfly works to create a future where all Australians can live free of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. Through national advocacy, prevention and education, early intervention, treatment and recovery support, Butterfly is driving meaningful change across Australia’s health and mental health systems.
The Butterfly Group brings together Butterfly Foundation, Butterfly Residential Care (Wandi Nerida) and the Butterfly endED Residential Trust. With almost 200 staff nationally, the Group delivers vital services across the continuum of care, including Australia’s first residential eating disorder treatment centre.
The role
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will lead the Butterfly Group through its next phase of strategic growth, innovation and impact.
This is an opportunity to build on strong foundations, strengthen a cohesive ‘One Butterfly’ culture and shape the organisation’s future. The CEO will champion national advocacy, influence government policy, drive financial sustainability and oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-informed services.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished executive with substantial leadership experience in healthcare, ideally mental health, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex organisations through growth and change. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, experience engaging with government and diverse stakeholders, and a sound understanding of governance, risk and organisational performance.
An inspiring and collaborative leader, you will combine strategic vision with operational discipline, build high-performing teams and ensure the voices of people with lived experience remain central to Butterfly’s work.
This role may be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with regular interstate travel.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Butterfly Foundation to lead the search for this role.
- To view the position description for this opportunity, please copy and paste the following link into your browser https://shorturl.at/9EvDe
- To review Butterfly Foundation annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
- Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au
- Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Butterfly Foundation.
A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 8 November 2026.